Defender César Montes scores two goals in a 6-minute span of the second half as the defending champs struggle early in a 2-0 win. Mexico, which leads Group A with six points, faces Costa Rica on

Defender Cesar Montes scored twice in a six-minute span in the second half and defending champion Mexico struggled early but managed to get past Suriname 2-0 to secure a spot in the knockout round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Mexico found it tough but ultimately defeated Suriname to advance to the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup. Scorers: Montes 57', 63'It was a frustrating first-half for the Mexicans as they struggled to